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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,139.16 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,139.16 and 660.16 is: 909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,139.16 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,139.16 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,139.16 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 752,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,027.87/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.92

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